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Common Benign Skin Tumors Procedures for identifying and treating benign skin tumors. |
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Early Detection and Treatment of Skin Cancer The incidence of skin cancer is increasing by epidemic proportions... |
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Dermatophyte Infections Dermatophytes are fungi that require keratin for growth. These fungi can cause superficial infections of the skin, hair, and nails. |
American Family Physician
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas Rates of squamous cell and basal cell carcinomas have been increasing. Primary care physicians can expect to diagnose six to seven cases of basal cell carcinoma and one to two cases of squamous cell carcinoma each year. |
American Family Physician
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Cutaneous Melanoma: Update on Prevention, Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment Melanoma is an increasingly common malignancy, and it affects a younger population than most cancers. Selective screening by physicians ultimately may be most effective at preventing the advance of the disease. |
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Treatment options for rosacea with concomitant conditions This article discusses the presentation, pathophysiology, and management of rosacea with common concomitant skin disorders. |
American Family Physician
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Common Skin Conditions During Pregnancy Most skin conditions resolve postpartum and only require symptomatic treatment. However, there are specific treatments for some conditions (e.g., melasma, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, impetigo herpetiformis, pruritic folliculitis of pregnancy). |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2001
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Differential Diagnosis of Annular Lesions Annular lesions are extremely common and striking in appearance but can also be misleading. Although most annular lesions will be typical of a dermatophytosis, physicians must consider other possible diagnoses. |
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Skin cancer: More than skin deep Skin cancer is the most common carcinoma in the United States, affecting millions. One in five Americans and one in three whites will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. |
American Family Physician
July 1, 2006
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Seborrheic Dermatitis: An Overview Seborrheic dermatitis affects the scalp, central face, and anterior chest. Topical therapy primarily consists of antifungal agents and low-potency steroids. |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2000
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Prevention and Early Detection of Malignant Melanoma In addressing the problem of malignant melanoma, family physicians should emphasize primary prevention... |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2002
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Topical Treatment of Common Superficial Tinea Infections Tinea infections are superficial fungal infections caused by three species of fungi collectively known as dermatophytes. Topical therapy is generally successful unless the infection covers an extensive area or is resistant to initial therapy... |
American Family Physician
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Occupational Skin Disease Work-related skin diseases account for approximately 50 percent of occupational illnesses and are responsible for an estimated 25 percent of all lost workdays. These dermatoses are often underreported because their association with the workplace is not recognized. |
American Family Physician
May 15, 2004
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Cryosurgery for Common Skin Conditions Cryosurgery is a highly effective treatment for a broad range of benign skin problems. With appropriate instruction and supervised experience, family physicians can master the technique quickly. |
American Family Physician
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Diagnosis and Treatment of Acne How to diagnose and classify acne, which can cause significant embarrassment and anxiety in affected patients, and treatment options. |
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Gathering pearls of knowledge for assessing older adults If you attended nursing school more than 10 years ago, you may have received limited education about gerontological nursing. But as baby boomers age, this is becoming an increasingly important area of nursing practice. |
American Family Physician
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Family Practice International Diabetes in Patients from the Indian Subcontinent... Diabetic Dermopathy... Managing Minor Wounds in Children... Tibialis Posterior Tendon Insufficiency... |
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Prevention Through Vigilance: Malignant Melanoma Management Nurses can play a critical role in the care of patients with melanoma by offering preventive education and support. |
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Don't Rub It In Those lotions, creams, and gels you slather on a sore muscle, your legs before hair removal, that itch? Too much could hurt you. Here's what you need to know. |
American Family Physician
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How to Prevent Melanoma Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer. It is sometimes called malignant melanoma. Melanoma is becoming more common every year. This is a very serious kind of skin cancer that can cause death.... |
American Family Physician
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Checking Yourself for Signs of Skin Cancer It's a good idea to check your skin each month for signs of skin cancer. The sooner skin cancer is found, the greater the chance that it can be cured. |
American Family Physician
April 1, 2001 |
Melanoma What is melanoma?... Who gets melanoma?... Where do melanomas occur?... What does a melanoma look like?... |
American Family Physician
September 1, 2006 |
Melanoma: A Type of Skin Cancer Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. Most other skin cancers don't spread, but melanoma can spread through the whole body. If it is found early, it can be cured. |
American Family Physician
July 15, 2002 |
Skin Cancer: Reduce Your Risk With "Safe-Sun" Guidelines Safe-sun guidelines are four ways to protect your skin and reduce your risk of skin cancer. |
American Family Physician
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Men Who Care About Their Skin Protect It More and more men are using sun protection while they work and play outdoors. They know that skin cancer is a threat, but it's a threat they can do something about. If you protect your skin from the sun, your chance of getting skin cancer will be lower.... |
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Viral cancer therapy approved in the US The first virus therapy to target cancer has been approved in the US. Its main target will be melanoma, the most aggressive form of skin cancer. |
